JP2007275247A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of giving players the sense of linkage by providing a new game which can be developed among linked game machines according to the progress of the game in the respective linked game machines. <P>SOLUTION: In the game system, normal games are independently developed in at least two slot machines connected to a server via a network. In the normal game, a dividend is paid according to an established hand if any one of the hands described in a dividend table is established. In each slot machine, such processes as a character return forcing process (S30), an establishment forcing process (S40), a character appearance/disappearance process (S50), a character game value applying process (S60), a game value accumulating process (S70), a game value paying process (S80) and a character transfer forcing process (S90) are executed. As these processes are executed, character games executed among the slot machines are developed according to the progress of the normal games. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming system in which two or more gaming machines are linked.

  Conventionally, in a gaming system in which a large number of gaming machines such as slot machines are linked, a specific winning combination with a low probability of appearing is established by pooling a certain percentage of coins bet on each gaming machine. In some cases, a system called a progressive jackpot that pays out the pooled portion at once is incorporated (for example, see Patent Document 1).

In addition, some systems called progressive jackpots are performed independently in each gaming machine regardless of whether or not many gaming machines are linked.
JP 2004-130119 A

However, in the above gaming system, there is almost no awareness of other linked gaming machines other than the moment when the progressive jackpot is paid out to one of the linked gaming machines. It is difficult to improve a player's interest in games played between machines (progressive jackpot in the above game system).
This also applies to gaming machines that perform progressive jackpots independently.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described points, and provides a new game that can be developed between the respective gaming machines according to the progress of the game performed in each linked gaming machine. Thus, an object is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a link feeling to a player.

  The invention according to claim 1 to solve this problem includes a server (for example, server 80) and two or more gaming machines (for example, network N) connected to the server via a network (for example, network N). For example, a gaming system (for example, a gaming system 100) that has a slot machine 1) and a game to which a privilege is granted when a predetermined combination is established proceeds independently in each gaming machine, The gaming machine performs first lottery (for example, main CPU 41, S50) for lottery depending on the progress of the game, whether to generate or extinguish a character (for example, character 103), and lottery of the first lottery unit. Display means for displaying or erasing the character based on the result (for example, the lower image display panel 6), and the character on the display means. When displaying, the game value giving means (for example, main CPU 41, S60) for giving the game value to the character according to the progress of the game, and when the character is displayed on the display means When a game value accumulating means (for example, the main CPU 41, S70) for picking up and accumulating the game value given by the game value assigning means according to the progress of the game and the character is displayed on the display means Game value payout means (for example, main CPU 41, S80) for paying out the game value accumulated by the game value accumulation means in accordance with the progress of the game, while the server displays the character on the display means. If there is a game machine that is being played, the above-mentioned Second lottery means (for example, server 80) for lottery for determining a transfer destination gaming machine to which the character is transferred together with the gaming value given to the character from among the gaming machines connected via the network. , S104), the character is transferred and displayed on the display device of the transfer destination gaming machine determined based on the lottery result of the second lottery means, and the game value for the character is transferred to the transfer destination gaming machine. And transition control means (for example, server 80, S1045).

  The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming system (for example, gaming system 100) according to claim 1, wherein each gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) has a character (for example, a slot machine 1) generated by itself. , The character 103) is returned to and displayed on its own display means (for example, the lower image display panel 6) according to the progress of the game, and at the same time, the return forcing means (for example, the main forcing the game value for the character) CPU 41, S30) is provided.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming system (for example, the gaming system 100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein each gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 1) has the character (for example, the gaming system 100). When the character 103) is transferred to and displayed on its own display means (for example, the lower image display panel 6), a formation forcing means (for example, the main CPU 41, S40) for establishing a predetermined role in the game in progress It is characterized by having.

  An invention according to claim 4 is the gaming system (for example, gaming system 100) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the server (for example, server 80) is It is one of gaming machines (for example, slot machine 1) connected via a network (for example, network N).

  That is, in the gaming system of the present invention, in each of the two or more gaming machines connected to the server via the network, a game to which a privilege is given by the establishment of a predetermined role proceeds independently. At this time, generation / disappearance of a character, addition of game value to a character, accumulation of game value picked up from a character, payout of accumulated game value, etc. are performed according to the progress of the game. On the other hand, the server shall determine the destination gaming machine regardless of the game played on each gaming machine and transfer it to the determined gaming machine for each gaming machine character and the gaming value assigned to it. I do. This provides a new game that can be developed between each gaming machine in accordance with the progress of the game performed on each linked gaming machine, and gives a sense of link to the player. it can.

Hereinafter, a gaming system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings based on an embodiment embodied in a slot machine as each gaming machine constituting the gaming system.
First, a schematic configuration of the gaming system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the gaming system 100 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, in the gaming system 100 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of slot machines 1 are connected to a server 80 via a network N.

  Next, a schematic configuration of each slot machine 1 configuring the gaming system 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment.

  The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a cabinet 2, a top box 3 installed on the upper side of the cabinet 2, and a main door 4 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 2.

  An upper image display panel 7 is provided on the front surface of the top box 3. Here, the upper image display panel 7 is constituted by a known transparent liquid crystal panel, and normally displays information relating to the game of the slot machine 1 such as a demonstration image, a game rule, and a payout table.

On the other hand, a lower image display panel 6 is provided in front of the main door 4.
Here, an image relating to the game of the slot machine 1 displayed on the lower image display panel 6 will be described. FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams showing the contents displayed on the lower image display panel 6 as an example. In the lower image display panel 6, during the normal game, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the symbols drawn on the virtual outer peripheral surfaces of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R through the display windows 10L, 10C, and 10R. Is visible. FIG. 5 shows a stop state of the symbols drawn on the virtual outer peripheral surfaces of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R, and FIG. 6 shows a rotation state of the symbols drawn on the virtual outer peripheral surfaces of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R. Show.
A symbol row (see FIG. 2) consisting of 22 symbols (hereinafter also referred to as symbols) is drawn on the virtual outer peripheral surfaces of the three video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R.
Further, a touch panel 11 (see FIG. 1) is provided on the front surface of the lower image display panel 6, and the player can input various instructions by operating the touch panel 11 (see FIG. 1).

  Further, the lower image display panel 6 is provided with a credit number display unit 8 and a payout number display unit 9. The credit amount display unit 8 displays the number of credits currently owned by the player. In the payout number display section 9, a payout amount given when the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line L is a predetermined combination or a payout amount obtained in the bonus game is displayed as the payout number.

  The lower image display panel 6 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 displays a sandy beach 101 and a storage container 102, which will be described later.

That is, the lower image display panel 6 displays three display windows 10L, 10C, and 10R that can be viewed, and the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed through the display windows 10L, 10C, and 10R. Three symbols each drawn on the virtual outer peripheral surface are displayed. The lower image display panel 6 is formed with one winning line L that horizontally crosses the three display windows 10L, 10C, 10R. The winning line L defines a combination of symbols. When the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line L is a predetermined combination, a payout amount corresponding to the combination and the number of credits bet (the number of bets) is awarded.
During the bonus game, a predetermined bonus screen in which the display windows 10L, 10C, 10R (including the video reels 5L, 5C, 5R) and the winning line L are erased is displayed in the credit number display section 8 and the payout. It is displayed together with the number display section 9.

Returning to FIG. 1, below the lower image display panel 6, a control panel 20 provided with a plurality of buttons for inputting instructions relating to game progress by the player, and coins as game media are placed in the cabinet 2. A coin receiving slot 21 and a bill validator 22 are provided.
The control panel 20 is provided with a spin button 13, a change button 14, a CASHOUT button 15, a 1-BET button 16, and a maximum BET button 17. The spin button 13 is an operation means for inputting an instruction to start rotation of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R. The change button 14 is an operation means used when requesting exchange of money from a game hall staff. The CASHOUT button 15 is used to pay out coins corresponding to the number of credits owned by the player (one credit corresponds to one coin) from the coin payout exit 23 to the coin tray 24, or a bar code ticket 25 described later. It is an operation means for inputting an instruction to issue.
The 1-BET button 16 is an operation means for accepting an instruction to bet (bet) one credit among the credits owned by the player. The maximum BET button 17 is an operation means for receiving an instruction to bet on a game the maximum number of credits (50 credits in this embodiment) that can be bet on one game among credits owned by the player. is there.

  Inside the coin receiving slot 21, a reverter 21S (see FIG. 3) and a coin counter 21C (see FIG. 3) are provided. The reverter 21S (see FIG. 3) identifies whether or not the coin inserted into the coin receiving slot 21 is appropriate, and the coins other than the regular coin are discharged from the coin payout slot 23. Further, the accepted counter coin is detected by the coin counter 21C (see FIG. 3), and the number thereof is counted.

  The banknote discriminator 22 recognizes the suitability of banknotes and accepts regular banknotes in the cabinet 2. And the banknote thrown in in the cabinet 2 is converted into the number of coins, and the credit corresponding to the converted number of coins is added as the player's owned credit. Note that the bill validator 22 is configured to be able to read a barcode-added ticket 25 described later. A berry glass 26 on which a character of the slot machine 1 is drawn is provided on the lower front surface of the main door 4, that is, below the control panel 20.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, coins, bills, or electronic valuable information (credits) corresponding to these are used as game media. However, game media applicable to the present invention are not limited to this, and examples include medals, tokens, electronic money, and tickets.

A ticket printer 30, a card reader 31, a data display 32, and a keypad 33 are provided below the upper image display panel 7.
Here, the ticket printer 30 is a printing device that prints on a ticket a bar code in which data such as the number of credits, date and time, and identification number of the slot machine 1 is encoded, and outputs it as a ticket 25 with a bar code. The player can read the output barcode-added ticket 25 with another gaming machine to play a game with the gaming machine, or use it at a procedure in a predetermined place of the game hall.
The card reader 31 reads data from the smart card and writes data to the smart card. The smart card is a card possessed by the player, and stores, for example, data relating to a history of games played by the player.
The data display 32 is composed of a fluorescent display or the like and displays, for example, data read by the card reader 31 and data input through the keypad 33 by the player. The keypad 33 is used when inputting instructions and data related to ticket issuance and the like. Further, a lamp 35 is provided on the top surface of the top box 3. The lamp 35 is lit in a predetermined lighting mode when calling a game clerk or the like, such as when an error occurs in the slot machine 1.

  Subsequently, based on FIG. 2, the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R are drawn on the virtual outer peripheral surface, and variably displayed while scrolling through the display windows 10L, 10C, and 10R of the lower image display panel 6 during the game. The symbols to be described will be described. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing symbol rows drawn on the virtual outer peripheral surfaces of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  Twenty-two symbols are drawn on the virtual outer peripheral surfaces of the left video reel 5L, middle video reel 5C and right reel video 5R, respectively. Each symbol string is configured by combining symbols “RED7”, “BLUE7”, “BELL”, “CHERRY”, “STRAWBERRY”, “PLUM”, “ORANGE”, and “APPLE”. As shown in FIG. 2, predetermined types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the virtual outer peripheral surfaces of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  “BLUE7”, “CHERRY”, “STRAWBERRY”, “PLUM”, “ORANGE”, and “APPLE” are given to the player when a predetermined payout amount is given when three are stopped on the winning line L. (See FIG. 4). In addition, regarding “CHERRY” and “ORANGE”, a predetermined payout amount is awarded to the player according to the number even if one or two are stopped and displayed on the winning line. (See FIG. 4).

  In addition, when three “RED7” are stopped and displayed on the pay line L, a predetermined payout amount is given to the player and the game is shifted to the bonus game. Here, the game played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is composed of two game modes, a normal game and a bonus game. In the normal game, a specific symbol is assigned to the winning line L using the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R. A game for stopping the combination is performed. On the other hand, in the bonus game, three treasure chests as options are displayed on the lower image display panel 6, and a game for giving a payout associated with the treasure chest selected by the player among the displayed treasure chests is performed. Is called. Details of the bonus game are omitted here.

  The symbol sequence drawn on the virtual outer peripheral surfaces of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R shown in FIG. 2 determines the bet number by operating the 1-BET button 16 and the maximum BET button 17, and then presses the spin button 13. When the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R are rotated, the display windows 10L, 10C, and 10R are scroll-displayed from the upper direction to the lower direction (see FIG. 6). Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the video windows 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped and displayed on the display windows 10L, 10C, and 10R (see FIG. 5). Furthermore, when various combinations (see FIG. 4) are determined in advance based on the combination of symbols, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination stops on the winning line L, the payout amount corresponding to the stopped combination Is given to the player.

  Next, the configuration related to the control system of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control system of the slot machine 1 basically includes a mother board 40 and a gaming board 50.
First, the gaming board 50 will be described. The gaming board 50 corresponds to a CPU 51, a ROM 55 and a boot ROM 52, a card slot 53S corresponding to the memory card 53, and a GAL (Generic Array Logic) 54 connected to each other via an internal bus. An IC socket 54S is provided.

The memory card 53 is a non-volatile memory, and is a recording medium on which a game program and a game system program (hereinafter referred to as a game program or the like) are recorded. The game program recorded on the memory card 53 includes a lottery program. This lottery program is a program for determining the symbols (code numbers corresponding to the symbols) of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R that are stopped and displayed on the winning line L. The lottery program includes symbol weighting data corresponding to each of a plurality of types of payout rates (for example, 80%, 84%, and 88%). The symbol weighting data is the code number of each symbol for each of the three video reels 5L, 5C, 5R. (Refer to FIG. 2) and data indicating a correspondence relationship between one or a plurality of random values belonging to a predetermined numerical range (0 to 255). That is, the code number of one symbol. Is associated with one or a plurality of random values, and the random number is extracted by lottery, so that the symbol specified by the random number is stopped and displayed.
The payout rate is determined based on the payout rate setting data output from the GAL 54, and lottery is performed based on the symbol weighting data corresponding to the payout rate.

The card slot 53S is configured so that the memory card 53 can be inserted and removed, and is connected to the mother board 40 by an IDE bus. Therefore, by rewriting the game program or the like stored in the memory card 53, the type and content of the game played in the slot machine 1 can be changed. Further, by exchanging with a memory card 53 in which another game program or the like is stored, it is possible to change the type and contents of the game played in the slot machine 1.
The game program includes a game progress program, image data and sound data output during the game, image data of symbols drawn on virtual outer peripheral surfaces of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R, Image data such as game rules and payout tables, and demonstration images are included.

  The GAL 54 is a kind of PLD having an OR fixed type array structure. The GAL 54 includes a plurality of input ports and output ports. When predetermined data is input to the input port, the GAL 54 outputs data corresponding to the data from the output port. The data output from this output port is the aforementioned payout rate setting data.

  The IC socket 54S is configured so that the GAL 54 can be attached and detached, and is connected to the mother board 40 by a PCI bus. Accordingly, the payout rate setting data output from the GAL 54 can be changed by rewriting the GAL 54 or exchanging the GAL 54 itself.

  The CPU 51, the ROM 55, and the boot ROM 52 connected to each other by an internal bus are connected to the motherboard 40 by a PCI bus. The PCI bus transmits signals between the motherboard 40 and the gaming board 50 and supplies power from the motherboard 40 to the gaming board 50. The ROM 55 stores country identification information and an authentication program. The boot ROM 52 stores a preliminary authentication program and a program (boot code) for the CPU 51 to start the preliminary authentication program.

  The authentication program is a program (tamper check program) for authenticating a game program or the like. The authentication program is described in accordance with a tampering check procedure for a game program or the like that is subject to authentication fetch processing. The preliminary authentication program is a program for authenticating the above-described authentication program, and is described in accordance with a tampering check procedure of the authentication program to be authenticated.

  Next, the mother board 40 will be described. The motherboard 40 is configured using a commercially available general-purpose motherboard (printed wiring board on which basic components of a personal computer are mounted), and includes a main CPU 41, a ROM 42, a RAM 43, and a communication interface 44.

  The ROM 42 is composed of a memory device such as a flash memory, and includes a program such as a BIOS executed by the main CPU 41, a lottery table for normal games and bonus games, a payout table (see FIG. 4), and a character table (see FIG. 23) to be described later. Permanent data such as a point acquisition table (see FIG. 24) is stored. When the BIOS is executed by the main CPU 41, a predetermined peripheral device initialization process is performed, and a process for fetching a game program or the like stored in the memory card 53 is started via the gaming board 50.

  The RAM 43 stores data and programs used when the main CPU 41 operates. In addition, the RAM 43 can store various programs such as an authentication program and a game program read through the gaming board 50 and various information such as the number of credits currently owned by the player.

  The communication interface 44 is a communication device for communicating with the server 80 and other slot machines 1 (see FIG. 7) installed inside or outside the game arcade via the network N that is a communication line. . The slot machine 1 receives the bet information in the main game process (see S2 in FIG. 8), the lottery result of the base game lottery process, the results of the character link process, etc. via the communication interface 44 and other servers 80 and other slot machines. Communicate with 1st class.

  Further, a main body PCB 60 and a door PCB 80, which will be described later, are connected to the mother board 40 by USBs. Further, a power supply unit 45 is connected to the mother board 40. When power is supplied from the power supply unit 45 to the motherboard 40, the main CPU 41 of the motherboard 40 is activated. Further, power is supplied to the gaming board 50 via the PCI bus, and the CPU 51 is activated.

  Connected to the main body PCB 60 and the door PCB 80 are devices and devices that generate input signals to the main CPU 41 and devices and devices whose operations are controlled by control signals from the main CPU 41. The main CPU 41 executes a game program or the like stored in the RAM 43 based on an input signal input to the main CPU 41. Then, by performing predetermined calculation processing, the calculation results are stored in the RAM 43 and control processing for each device or apparatus is performed.

  The main body PCB 60 includes a lamp 35, a hopper 66, a coin detector 67, a graphic board 68, a speaker 28 (see FIG. 1), a touch panel 11, a bill validator 22, a ticket printer 30, a card reader 31, a key switch 33S, and a data display. A device 32 is connected.

  Here, the touch panel 11 is arranged on the front surface of the lower image display panel 6, specifies the coordinate position of the part touched by the player, where the player touches based on the specified coordinate position information, It is possible to determine in which direction the touched part has moved.

  The hopper 66 is installed in the cabinet 2 and pays out a predetermined number of coins from the coin payout outlet 23 to the coin tray 24 based on a control signal from the main CPU 41. The coin detection unit 67 is disposed inside the coin payout exit 23 and outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 when detecting that a predetermined number of coins have been paid out from the coin payout exit 23.

The graphic board 68 controls image display on the upper image display panel 7 and the lower image display panel 6 based on a control signal from the main CPU 41. For example, the credit amount display unit 8 displays the credit amount owned by the player stored in the RAM 43. Then, the payout number display portion 9 displays the number of credits paid out by payout.
Here, the graphic board 68 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates image data based on a control signal from the main CPU 41, a video RAM 69 that temporarily stores image data generated by the VDP, and the like. . Note that image data used when generating image data by VDP is included in the game program.
The graphic board 68 also performs display control of rotation and stop of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R in the lower image display panel 6 (see FIGS. 6 and 7) based on a control signal from the main CPU 41.

  Further, the bill validator 22 recognizes the suitability of the bill and the barcode-added ticket 25 and accepts the regular bill and the barcode-added ticket 25 in the cabinet 2. When the bill validator 22 accepts a regular bill, it outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 based on the amount of the bill. Further, an input signal is output to the main CPU 41 based on the number of coins recorded in the regular barcoded ticket 25.

Based on the control signal output from the main CPU 41, the ticket printer 30 prints a barcode obtained by encoding data such as the number of credits stored in the RAM 43 on the ticket, and outputs it as a ticket 25 with a barcode.
The card reader 31 reads data from the smart card and transmits it to the main CPU 41, or writes data to the smart card based on a control signal from the main CPU 41. The key switch 33S is provided on the keypad 33, and outputs a predetermined input signal to the main CPU 41 when the keypad 33 is operated by the player. The data display 32 displays data read by the card reader 31 and data input via the keypad 33 by the player based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41.

  On the other hand, a control panel 20, a reverter 21S, a coin counter 21C, and a cold cathode tube 81 are connected to the door PCB 80. The control panel 20 includes a spin switch 13S corresponding to the spin button 13, a change switch 14S corresponding to the change button 14, a CASHOUT switch 15S corresponding to the CASHOUT button 15, a 1-BET switch 16S corresponding to the 1-BET button 16, A maximum BET switch 17S corresponding to the maximum BET button 17 is provided. Each switch outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 when the corresponding button is operated by the player.

  The coin counter 21 </ b> C is provided inside the coin receiving slot 21 and identifies whether or not the coin inserted into the coin receiving slot 21 by the player is appropriate. Those other than regular coins are discharged from the coin payout exit 23, and when a regular coin is detected, an input signal is output to the main CPU 41.

  The reverter 21S operates based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41, and a coin that is recognized as a regular coin by the coin counter 21C is installed in the slot machine 1 (not shown). Or, it is distributed to the hopper 66. The cold cathode tube 81 is installed on the back side of the lower image display panel 6 and the upper image display panel 7, and lights up based on a control signal from the main CPU 41 and functions as a backlight.

Next, the winning combination and the payout in the case of playing the base game using the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a payout table showing the winning combination, the possibility of establishment of each combination and the payout in the case of playing a game using the video reels 5L, 5C, 5R.
Here, the payout shown in FIG. 4 indicates the payout when the bet number is “1”. Therefore, when the bet number is “1”, the payout value shown in FIG. 4 is added to the credit. When the bet number is “2” or more, the payout value shown in FIG. The credit multiplied by the number of bets is added to the credit.

  In addition, the possibility of establishment of each combination shown in FIG. 4 indicates a case where the payout rate other than the bonus game is 88%. Note that the possibility of establishment shown in the drawing refers to the code numbers of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R based on the three random numbers with reference to the symbol weighting data. This indicates the possibility that the combination will be established. That is, a random value is not associated with each combination.

  For example, the possibility of establishing a bonus game trigger is 0.5%. When the bonus game trigger is won, three “RED7” symbols are stopped and displayed on the pay line, 10 credits are paid out as a payout, and a bonus game is generated.

In addition, the possibility of establishment of “BLUE7” is 0.8%. When this combination is established, three symbols “BLUE7” are stopped and displayed on the winning line, and 10 credits per bet are paid out as a payout.
Further, the probability of establishment of “BELL” is 1.1%. When this combination is established, three symbols “BELL” are stopped on the pay line L, and 8 credits per bet are paid out as a payout.
Similarly, the possibility of establishment and the number of payouts are set for each combination shown in FIG. However, when a combination of symbols that cannot be any combination of the combinations shown in FIG. 4 is stopped and displayed, it is a loss and no credit is paid out.

Next, the main control program executed in each slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main control program.
In each slot machine 1, it is assumed that the memory card 53 is already inserted into the card slot 53S of the gaming board 50 and the GAL 54 is attached to the IC socket 54S.

First, when the power switch is turned on (power is turned on) in the power supply unit 45, the mother board 40 and the gaming board 50 are activated, respectively, and the authentication reading process of step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 1 is executed. In this authentication reading process, the mother board 40 and the gaming board 50 perform separate processes in parallel.
That is, in the gaming board 50, the CPU 51 reads the preliminary authentication program stored in the boot ROM 52, and the authentication program is falsified in advance according to the read preliminary authentication program before being loaded into the motherboard 40. Pre-authentication is performed to confirm and prove that there is no
On the other hand, in the mother board 40, the main CPU 41 executes the BIOS stored in the ROM 42, expands the compressed data incorporated in the BIOS into the RAM 43, executes the BIOS expanded in the RAM 43, and executes various peripheral devices. Perform diagnosis and initialization.

Thereafter, the main CPU 41 reads an authentication program stored in the ROM 55, and performs authentication for confirming and proving that the game program stored in the memory card 53 inserted in the card slot 53S has not been tampered with. . When the authentication process is normally completed, the main CPU 41 writes the game program or the like to be authenticated (authenticated) into the RAM 43, and acquires payout rate setting data and country identification information.
After performing the process described above, the main CPU 41 ends the authentication reading process.

  In S2, the main CPU 41 sequentially reads and executes the game program and the like authenticated in the authentication reading process in S1 from the RAM 43, and performs the main game process. By executing this main game process, a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. The main game process is repeatedly executed while power is supplied to the slot machine 1.

  Next, the sub-process of the main game process in S2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main game processing program in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. Note that each program shown in the flowchart in FIG. 9 is stored in the ROM 42 and the RAM 43 provided in the slot machine 1 and is executed by the main CPU 41.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, in step S11, the main CPU 41 performs a predetermined initial setting, and then performs a start acceptance process for setting the coin insertion, the bet number for the winning line L, and the like. At this time, in the start acceptance process, the player inserts a coin and performs a bet operation using the 1-BET button 16 and the maximum BET button 17.

Next, in S12, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the spin button 13 has been input. Whether or not the spin button 13 has been input is determined based on whether or not an input signal from the spin switch 13S has been received.
When the spin button 13 is not input (S12: NO), the process returns to the start acceptance process (S11) again. At this time, operations such as correction of the number of bets can be performed. On the other hand, when the spin button 13 is input (S12: YES), the bet number set for the pay line L based on the operation of the 1-BET button 16 and the maximum BET button 17 is calculated from the number of credits owned. While subtracting, it is stored in the RAM 43 as bet information.

  After S13, the main CPU 41 executes a normal game process using the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R.

First, in S13, the main CPU 41 performs lottery processing for a normal game. Specifically, by executing a random number generation program included in the lottery program stored in the RAM 43, it corresponds to each of the three video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R from the numerical range of “0 to 255”. Select the random value to be used. Then, with reference to the symbol weighting data corresponding to the payout rate setting data, the code numbers of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined based on the three selected random numbers. (See FIG. 2). The code numbers of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R thus determined are determined. Is stored in the RAM 43, and then the process proceeds to S14.
Here, the code numbers of the video reels 5L, 5C, 5R are shown. Is the code number of the symbol stopped on the winning line L. Therefore, the main CPU 41 sets the code number of each video reel 5L, 5C, 5R. By determining the combination in the game. For example, the code No. of each video reel 5L, 5C, 5R. When “00”, “00”, or “00” is determined, the main CPU 41 determines that the combination is “RED7”. As described above, the code numbers of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R. The lottery related to the normal combination (see FIG. 4) is performed.

  Next, in S14, the main CPU 41 performs a reel rotation control process. In the reel rotation control process, after starting the rotation of all the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R, each video is recorded so that the combination of symbols determined in the base game lottery process (S13) is stopped and displayed on the winning line L. This is a process of stopping the rotation of the reels 5L, 5C, 5R. This process is a process performed between the main CPU 41 and the graphic board 68.

More specifically, in the reel rotation control process (S14), first, the main CPU 41 transmits a start signal for starting the rotation of the video reel to the graphic board 68. When the graphic board 68 receives the start signal, the graphic board 68 performs video reel rotation display processing. That is, the graphic board 68 performs display control for starting the rotation state of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R on the lower image display panel 6.
Then, after transmitting the start signal, the main CPU 41 determines an effect mode (an image display on the upper image display panel 7, an output of sound from the speaker 28, etc.) for one game, and with the determined effect pattern Start production.
Thereafter, when a predetermined stop timing for stopping the rotation state of the video reels 5L, 5C, and 5R comes, the main CPU 41 stores the code number of the video reel stored in the RAM 43. Is transmitted to the graphic board 68. The graphic board 68 has a video reel code No. Based on the above, the video reel stop display process is executed. Thereby, on the lower image display panel 6, the symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed on the winning line L of each display window 10L, 10C, 10R.

Next, in S15, the main CPU 41 performs character link processing, and then proceeds to S16.
The character link process in S15 will be described later.

  Subsequently, in S16, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a combination having a payout is established. As a result, when any of the combinations shown in FIG. 4 is established (S16: YES), the process proceeds to S17. On the other hand, if no combination is established (S16: NO), this program is executed again.

  In S17, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a bonus game trigger is established in the base game. Specifically, when the payout table of FIG. 4 is used, it is determined that the bonus game trigger is established when the combination of symbols “RED7” is stopped and displayed on the pay line L.

  If it is determined that a bonus game trigger has been established (S17: YES), a selection-type bonus game process is executed in S18. Details of the bonus game process are omitted here. Thereafter, the payouts obtained in the normal game and the bonus game are paid out to the player (S19). At this time, by pressing the CASHOUT button 15, it is possible to pay out as coins corresponding to the number of credits (one credit is equivalent to one coin), and it is also possible to pay out with a ticket 25 with a barcode. It is.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus game trigger has not been established (S17: NO), the payout (see FIG. 4) obtained in the normal game is paid out to the player (S19). After that, this program is executed again.

  Next, a character game executed between the slot machines 1 of the gaming system 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. In each slot machine 1, when a base game is being played, a sand beach 101 and a storage container 102 are displayed on the lower image display panel 6 as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. Then, when a certain condition is satisfied in the base game, for example, as shown in FIG. 18, a state in which the character (hermit crab) 103 has come out of the sandy beach 101 while carrying the granting container 104 is displayed on the lower image display panel 6. As a result, a character (hermit crab) 103 is generated. Thereafter, when a certain condition is satisfied in the new base game, for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the character (hermit crab) 103 searches and puts a predetermined number of points (clams) 105 from the sandy beach 101 into his grant container 104. Is displayed on the lower image display panel 6. Thereafter, when a certain condition is satisfied in a new base game, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, the character (hermit crab) 103 transfers all points (clams) 105 from his assigned container 104 to the storage container 102. It is displayed on the lower image display panel 6. Thereafter, when the condition is satisfied in a new base game, for example, as shown in FIG. 22, the payout number is displayed as a payout number of “10” for each of all points (clams) 105 transferred to the storage container 102. In addition to the addition display on the unit 9, it is displayed on the lower image display panel 6 so that all the points (clams) 105 are erased from the storage container 102 in exchange for the addition display.

Further, the server 80 transfers the character (hermit crab) 103 displayed on the lower image display panel 6 of each slot machine 1 to the granting container 104 and the same regardless of the normal game situation of each slot machine 1. In combination with the existing point (clam) 105, the slot image 1 may be shifted to the lower image display panel 6 for display. On the other hand, in each slot machine 1, when a certain condition is established in the normal game, the character (hermit crab) 103 generated by the player is combined with the granting container 104 and the point (clam) 105 contained therein. In some cases, the lower image display panel 6 of another slot machine 1 is shifted to the lower image display panel 6 of the own machine and displayed. In this case, a certain role is established in the normal game. .
In each slot machine 1, when a certain condition is established in the base game, the lower image shows that the character (hermit crab) 103 dives into the sandy beach 101 together with the granting container 104 and the point (clam) 105 contained therein. By being displayed on the display panel 6, the character (hermit crab) 103 may disappear.

  Note that the image data of the character game whose examples are shown in FIGS. 18 to 22 are included in the game program of the memory card 53.

  Such a character game is performed by executing the character link process of S15 in each slot machine 1. Therefore, the sub-process of the character link process in S15 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the character link processing program in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. Each program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 10 below is stored in the ROM 42 or RAM 43 provided in each slot machine 1 and is executed by the main CPU 41. This also applies to each program shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 41 of each slot machine 1 first performs a character return forcing process of S30. Further, the main CPU 41 of each slot machine 1 performs the forcing process of S40, the character generation / disappearance process of S50, the character game value assigning process of S60, the game value accumulation process of S70, the game value payout process of S80, The character transition forcing process is executed in the order in which they are written.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the character return forced processing program in S30. When the main CPU 41 executes the character return forcing process in S30, first, in S31, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the first condition is satisfied in the base game. In this regard, as the first condition, for example, as shown in FIG. 18, the “ORANGE” symbol may be displayed only on the display window 10 </ b> C among the symbols stopped on the winning line L. Here, if the first condition is satisfied in the base game (S31: YES), the process proceeds to S32, where the main CPU 41 is the character (hermit crab) that is generated on its own machine but is currently displayed on the other machine. 103 is displayed together with the point (clam) 105 contained in the granting container 104 on the lower image display panel 6 of the own machine as if it came out of the sandy beach 101, and the slot machine 1 of the other machine. To that effect. At this time, the CPU 41 of the other machine that has received the notification shows the character (hermit crab) 103 together with the point (clam) 105 contained in the granting container 104 in a state of diving in the sandy beach 101. Erase from the lower image display panel. Here, the identification of the other device that is currently displaying the character (hermit crab) 103 generated by its own device is performed by communicating with the server 80 that has notified the signal to that effect via the communication interface 44. As a result, the character (hermit crab) 103 that is generated on the own machine but is currently displayed on the other machine is transferred from the lower image display panel 6 of the other slot machine 1 to the lower image display panel 6 of the own machine. (Forced return) is displayed. If there are multiple characters (hermit crab) 103 that have been generated on your own machine but are currently displayed on other machines, all of them will be subject to this forced return display. Also good. However, when there is no character (hermit crab) 103 generated by the own machine, this forced return display is not performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the forcible establishment process of S40 in FIG. 10 including the case where the first condition is not established in the base game (S31: NO).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the establishment compulsory processing program in S40. When the main CPU 41 executes the establishment forcing process of S40, first, in S41, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the character (hermit crab) 103 generated by the own machine has been forcibly returned. Specifically, this determination is made when the character (hermit crab) 103 generated by the own device has actually shifted after the above 32 is executed and the character (hermit crab) 103 generated by the own device has been forcibly restored. Suppose. Here, if there is a forced return of the character (hermit crab) 103 that has been generated (S41: YES), the process proceeds to S42 to display the symbol of the first role on the winning line in a variable / stopped manner. The main CPU 41 variably displays symbols on at least one of the display windows 10L, 10C, and 10R, and further stops and displays the combination of symbols constituting the first combination on the winning line L. In this regard, as the first combination, for example, as shown in FIG. 19, two “ORANGE” symbols may be stopped and displayed on the winning line. Accordingly, when the first condition of S31 is shown in FIG. 18, that is, when the “ORANGE” symbol is displayed only on the display window 10C among the symbols stopped on the winning line L, this is the case. In S42, only the symbols of the display window 10L are displayed in a variable manner, and the “ORANGE” symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line L of the display window 10L. However, after the symbols of the display windows 10L and 10C or the display windows 10L, 10C and 10R are variably displayed, two “ORANGE” symbols may be stopped and displayed on the winning line as shown in FIG. Good. Then, “2” (see FIG. 4) of the payout corresponding to the combination in which two “ORANGE” symbols are stopped and displayed on the winning line is displayed on the payout number display section 9 (see FIG. 19). Thereafter, the process proceeds to the character generation / disappearance process of S50 in FIG. 10 including the case where the character (hermit crab) 103 generated by the own machine has not been forcibly returned (S41: NO).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the character generation / annihilation processing program in S50. When the main CPU 41 executes the character generation / disappearance process in S50, first, in S51, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the second condition is satisfied in the base game. In this regard, as the second condition, for example, there is a case where any combination described in the payout table of FIG. 4 is established in the base game. Here, if the second condition is satisfied in the base game (S51: YES), the process proceeds to S52, and the main CPU 41 performs lottery processing. In the lottery process, one random number value belonging to a predetermined numerical range (0 to 255) is extracted, and the occurrence / disappearance of the character (hermit crab) 103 is determined from the correspondence between the extracted random number value and the character table of FIG.・ Determine maintenance. In this regard, the maintenance of the character (hermit crab) 103 means that nothing is changed with respect to the display of the character (hermit crab) 103, that is, the current display is maintained. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S53, and the main CPU 41 displays / deletes the character (hermit crab) 103. Specifically, when any one of “0” to “25” is extracted in S52, the main CPU 41 instructs the graphic board 68 to generate the character (hermit crab) 103. Then, the character (hermit crab) 103 is displayed on the lower image display panel 6 of his / her own device while the character (hermit crab) 103 has come out of the sandy beach 101 in a state of carrying the granting container 104. If the character (hermit crab) 103 has already been displayed on the lower image display panel 6 of the own device, the new character (hermit crab) 103 is displayed on the lower image display panel 6 of the own device as described above. Display. If any one of the random numbers “26” to “30” is extracted in S52, the main CPU 41 instructs the graphic board 68 to erase the character (hermit crab) 103, and the character A state in which the (hermit crab) 103 dives on the sandy beach 101 while carrying the application container 104 is displayed on the lower image display panel 6. When a plurality of characters (hermit crab) 103 are displayed on the lower image display panel 6 of the own device, all the characters (hermit crab) 103 are displayed as described above on the lower image display panel 6 of the own device. However, some characters (hermit crab) 103 may be specified by lottery or the like and deleted from the lower image display panel 6 of the own device as described above. When the character (hermit crab) 103 is generated / disappeared on the lower image display panel 6 of the own device, the main CPU 41 notifies the server 80 of a signal to that effect via the communication interface 44. On the other hand, if any one of “31” to “255” is extracted in S52, nothing is done. Thereafter, including the case where the second condition is not satisfied in the normal game (S51: NO), the process proceeds to the character game value imparting process of S60 in FIG.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the character game value imparting processing program in S60. When the main CPU 41 executes the character game value imparting process in S60, first, in S61, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the third condition is satisfied in the base game. In this regard, as the third condition, for example, as shown in FIG. 20, “RED7” may be displayed in any of the display windows 10L, 10C, and 10R. Here, when the third condition is satisfied in the base game (S61: YES), the process proceeds to S62, and the main CPU 41 performs lottery processing. In this lottery process, one random number value belonging to a predetermined numerical range (0 to 255) is extracted, and the character (hermit crab) 103 is given points (from the correspondence between the extracted random value and the point acquisition table of FIG. Decided whether to acquire 105). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S63, and the main CPU 41 performs character point acquisition processing. Specifically, when any one of the random numbers “0” to “201” is extracted in S62, the main CPU 41 causes the character (hermit crab) 103 to acquire points (clams) 105. The graphic board 68 is instructed to display on the lower image display panel 6 of the own device that the character (hermit crab) 103 finds and puts the point (clam) 105 from the sandy beach 101 into his grant container 104. Here, the number of points (clams) 105 that the character (hermit crab) 103 puts in his / her own container 104 is the number of “RED7” symbols displayed in the display windows 10L, 10C, 10R. For example, the display number of another symbol, a predetermined number, a lottery number, or the like may be used. When the character (hermit crab) 103 puts a point (clam) 105 in his own granting container 104 on the lower image display panel 6 of the own machine, the main CPU 41 sends a signal to that effect to the communication interface 44. The server 80 is notified via On the other hand, if any one of “202” to “255” is extracted in S62, nothing is done. Thereafter, the game value accumulation process of S70 in FIG. 10 is performed including the case where the third condition is not satisfied in the base game (S61: NO).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the game value accumulation processing program in S70. When the main CPU 41 executes the game value accumulation process in S70, first, in S71, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the fourth condition is satisfied in the base game. In this regard, as the fourth condition, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, “BLUE7” may be displayed in any of the display windows 10L, 10C, and 10R. Here, if the fourth condition is satisfied in the base game (S71: YES), the process proceeds to S72, and the main CPU 41 instructs the graphic board 68 to store the display character acquisition points in its own machine, for example, As shown in FIG. 21, the character (hermit crab) 103 displays on the lower image display panel 6 of his / her own device a state in which all the points (clams) 105 are transferred from his own container 104 to the storage container 102. When the character (hermit crab) 103 transfers all the points (clams) 105 from his assigned container 104 to the storage container 102 on the lower image display panel 6 of the own machine, the main CPU 41 The signal is notified to the server 80 via the communication interface 44. Note that the number of points (clams) 105 that the character (hermit crab) 103 transfers from his granting container 104 to the storage container 102 is assumed to be all here, but is not limited to this and is specified by lottery or the like. It may be a part. On the other hand, when the point (clam) 105 is not contained in the grant container 104 of the character (hermit crab) 103, for example, the display state of the lower image display panel 6 of the own device may be maintained, or the character (hermit crab) may be maintained. ) 103 may be displayed on the lower image display panel 6 of the own device informing that the point (clam) 105 is not contained in the grant container 104 of its own. Thereafter, including the case where the fourth condition is not satisfied in the base game (S71: NO), the process proceeds to the game value payout process of S80 in FIG.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the game value payout processing program in S80. When the main CPU 41 executes the game value payout process in S80, first, in S81, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the fifth condition is satisfied in the base game. In this regard, as the fifth condition, for example, as shown in FIG. 22, “RED7” and “BLUE7” may be displayed in the display windows 10L, 10C, and 10R. Here, when the fifth condition is satisfied in the base game (S81: YES), the process proceeds to S82, and the main CPU 41 instructs the graphic board 68 to pay out the storage points of its own machine, for example, As shown in FIG. 22, in the lower image display panel 6 of the own device, all the points (clams) 105 of the storage container 102 are converted into a payout number of “10” for each piece, and the payout number display unit 9 The game payout is added and displayed, and all points (clams) 105 are erased from the storage container 102 in exchange for the addition display. Although the number of points (clams) 105 that can be erased from the storage container 102 by converting to a payout number of “10” per piece is set here as a whole, it is not limited to this. It may be a part specified by. On the other hand, when the storage container 102 does not contain the point (clam) 105, for example, the display state of the lower image display panel 6 of the own device may be maintained, or the character (hermit crab) 103 is stored in the storage container 102. It is also possible to display on the lower image display panel 6 of the own device that the point (clam) 105 is not included. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the character transition forcing process of S90 in FIG. 10 including the case where the fifth condition is not satisfied in the base game (S81: NO).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the character transition forced processing program in S90. When the main CPU 41 executes the character transition forcing process in S90, first, in S91, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not there is a transition instruction from the server 80. Here, when there is an instruction to shift from the server 80 (S91: YES), the process proceeds to S92, and the main CPU 41 performs a forced shift of the character. Specifically, when the server 80 instructs that the own device is the migration source, the main CPU 41 instructs the graphic board 68 to display the character displayed on the lower image display panel 6 of the own device. The (hermit crab) 103 is deleted from the lower image display panel 6 of the machine by displaying the state where the grant container 104 (including the existing point (clam) 105) is buried on the beach 101. If a plurality of characters (hermit crabs) 103 are displayed on the lower image display panel 6 of the own device, one of the characters (hermit crabs) 103 is automatically selected as described above according to an instruction from the server 80. It may be deleted from the lower image display panel 6 of the machine, or a part or all of the characters (hermit crab) 103 may be deleted from the lower image display panel 6 of the own machine as described above. On the other hand, when the server 80 instructs that the own device is the migration destination, the main CPU 41 instructs the graphic board 68 to delete the character (hermit crab) 103 deleted from the lower image display panel 6 of the migration source. , The state of coming out of the sandy beach 101 in a state of carrying the granting container 104 (including the existing point (clam) 105) is displayed. Thereafter, the process returns to the main game process shown in FIG. 9 through the character link process shown in FIG. 10, including the case where there is no instruction to shift from the server 80 (S91: NO).

  On the other hand, the server 80 executes the main game process shown in FIG. 17 in order to execute the character game described above between the slot machines 1 of the gaming system 100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the main game processing program in the server 80. When executing the main game process, the server 80 first determines whether or not there is an inquiry regarding the character (hermit crab) 103 from each slot machine 1 in S101. If there is an inquiry about the character (hermit crab) 103 from at least one of the slot machines 1 (S101: YES), the process proceeds to S202, and the server 80 performs inquiry response processing. In this regard, examples of the inquiry about the character (hermit crab) 103 from each slot machine 1 include, for example, notification regarding the forced return of the character (hermit crab) 103 in S30 and notification regarding the occurrence / disappearance of the character (hermit crab) 103 in S50. There is a notification regarding the acquisition of the point (clam) 105 of the character (hermit crab) 103 in S60, a notification regarding the transfer of the point (clam) 105 acquired by the character (hermit crab) 103 in S70, and the like. In this regard, the server 80 uses, for example, the character management table shown in FIG. 25 to respond to and reflect a query such as a notification from each slot machine 1 so that the character (hermit crab) occurring in each slot machine 1 is reflected. ) 103 is managed. In the character management table shown in FIG. 25, the character number column storing the serial number numbered each time the character (hermit crab) 103 generated in each slot machine 1 is stored, and the generated slot machine 1 Generator number field in which the specific number is stored, current machine number field in which the specific number of the slot machine 1 currently being displayed is stored, and the point (clam) 105 contained in the granting container 104 is converted into the number of payouts. Each time, the server 80 receives a notification etc. from each slot machine 1, the contents of the field corresponding to the contents of the notice etc. Change to match the content of. Further, the server 80 replies by specifying the character (hermit crab) 103 to be forcibly returned in response to the notification regarding the forced return of the character (hermit crab) 103 in S30.

  Thereafter, the server 80 proceeds to S103, including when there is no inquiry about the character (hermit crab) 103 from any of the slot machines 1 (S101: NO), and the server 80 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. To do. The predetermined condition is determined to be satisfied every predetermined time regardless of the progress of the normal game performed in each slot machine 1, but is not limited to this. For example, the lottery result May be performed based on If the predetermined condition is satisfied (S103: YES), the process proceeds to S104, and the server 80 performs lottery processing. In this lottery process, a character (hermit crab) 103 to be forcibly transferred is determined based on the character management table shown in FIG. At this time, the specific number of the slot machine 1 displaying the character (hermit crab) 103 to be forcibly transferred is determined as the transfer source, and the slot machine 1 to which the character (hermit crab) 103 to be forcibly transferred is transferred. Determine the specific number. In this regard, the number of characters (hermit crabs) 103 to be forcibly transferred may be plural. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S105, where the server 80 notifies the migration source slot machine 1 that it is the migration source and notifies the migration destination slot machine 1 that it is the migration destination. Thereby, in each slot machine 1 of the transfer destination / transfer source, the forced transfer of the character in S92 is executed. In S105, the server 80 adds the specific number of the slot machine 1 that is the transfer destination to the current machine number in which the specific number of the currently displayed slot machine 1 is stored in the character management table shown in FIG. Overwrite. Thereafter, the process returns to S101, including the case where the predetermined condition is not satisfied (S103: NO), and the above-described processing is repeated.

  As described above in detail, in the gaming system 1 according to the present embodiment, in each of the two or more slot machines 1 connected to the server 80 via the network N, any of the ones described in the payout table in FIG. When such a winning combination is established, a base game in which a payout corresponding to the winning combination is paid out independently (S2). At this time, in each slot machine 1, the character return forcing process (S 30), the establishment forcing process (S 40), the character generation / disappearance process (S 50), and the character game value adding process (S 60) constituting the character link process (S 15). ), A game value accumulation process (S70), a game value payout process (S80), a character transfer forced process (S90), etc., so that the character game developed between the slot machines 1 is in a progress state of each normal game. Done accordingly. For example, as shown in FIGS. 18 to 22, this character game is displayed and developed on the lower image display panel 6 of each slot machine 1. The outline of the character game is that the character (hermit crab) 103 points (assemblies). ) When 105 is acquired, it is put in its own granting container 104. Further, when the character (hermit crab) 103 transfers the point (clam) 105 from the granting container 104 to the storage container 102, the transferred point (clam) 105 is paid out. There is a chance that it is converted into a number and added to the base game payout (S82). Further, when the character (hermit crab) 103 generated on the own machine returns from the other machine, the first combination of the normal game is forcibly established and a payout corresponding to the first combination is awarded (S42). ). On the other hand, the server 80 executes the main game process (S104, S105), so that the character (hermit crab) 103 and the acquired points (clams) 105 in the granting container 104 are usually performed in each slot machine 1. Although not related to the game, the transfer destination slot machine 1 is determined, and the determined transfer destination slot machine 1 is handed over (S92).

  As a result, the gaming system 1 according to the present embodiment is deployed between the slot machines 1 in accordance with the progress status of the normal game performed in each slot machine 1 linked via the server 80 and the network N. In this character game, when the character (hermit crab) 103 moves to the slot machine 1 of another machine, there is less chance that a new payout will be added to the payout of the normal game, On the other hand, when a lot of new payouts cannot be expected, and the character (hermit crab) 103 returns to the slot machine 1 of the generator, the first role is forcibly established in the normal game, or the normal game payout The chances that a new payout will be added will increase, and the player will become aware of other slot machines 1. It can give the link feeling to the player.

  On the other hand, since the character game is not a battle game, there is no problem even if two or more slot machines 1 connected to the server 80 via the network N are separated from each other, and the installation location is limited. Never happen.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning.
For example, the first condition to the fifth condition in the character game include, for example, return from the bonus game, operation of the maximum BET button 17, winning of the bonus game trigger, etc. in addition to the above-described conditions.

Also, if a high payout combination is established in the base game, the probability of erasing the character (hermit crab) 103 displayed on the lower image display panel 6 of the own device is increased in the character generation / disappearance process of S50. You may let them.
Also, characteristics such as type and gender are imparted to the character (hermit crab) 103 that is occurring, a child is born from the character (hermit crab) 103 that is generated when a certain condition is satisfied in the normal game, and the child is When it is brought up according to the development of the game, or when it is returned to the slot machine 1 of the generator, the character (hermit crab) 103 speaks a foreign language or wears a foreign costume. (Hermit crab) 103 other points (clams) 105 to be earned are provided, and when a predetermined point (clam) 105 is obtained, a new bonus game is executed or a special payout is given, Normally in slot machine 1 where character (hermit crab) 103 is displayed on the lower image display panel 6 of own machine If the game time is not played or the time when no role is established in the normal game continues for a long time, the character (hermit crab) 103 is put into a dormant state to give the character game content diversity. May be.
A person or object may be a character.

  Further, the above-described character game may be developed between normal games that are repeatedly performed in one slot machine 1.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine constituting the gaming system, an example applied to a video reel slot machine has been described. For example, a mechanical reel slot machine, a domestic pachislot machine, a poker gaming machine It is also possible to apply to the above.

  Further, the server 80 may be substituted for any one of the slot machines 1 connected via the network N. In this case, the server 80 can be deleted.

  The present invention can be applied to a system technology for controlling a game played between game machines.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine constituting the gaming system according to the present embodiment. It is the model which showed the row | line | column of the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each video reel of the slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows typically the control system of the slot machine. It is the figure which showed the payout table which showed concerning the winning combination of the same slot machine, possibility of establishment of each combination and the payout. It is the figure which showed an example of the image displayed on the lower image display panel of the slot machine. It is the figure which showed an example of the image displayed on the lower image display panel of the slot machine. It is the figure which showed the structure of the game system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the main control processing program in the slot machine which comprises the game system which concerns on this embodiment. 42 is a flowchart of a main game processing program in the slot machine. It is a flowchart of the character link processing program in the slot machine. It is a flowchart of the character return forced processing program in the slot machine. It is a flowchart of the formation forced processing program in the slot machine. 21 is a flowchart of a character generation / change processing program in the slot machine. It is a flowchart of the character game value provision processing program in the slot machine. It is a flowchart of the game value accumulation processing program in the slot machine. It is a flowchart of the game value payout processing program in the slot machine. It is a flowchart of the main game processing program in the server which comprises the game system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of an image displayed on the lower image display panel of the slot machine constituting the gaming system according to the present embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the image displayed on the lower image display panel of the slot machine. It is the figure which showed an example of the image displayed on the lower image display panel of the slot machine. It is the figure which showed an example of the image displayed on the lower image display panel of the slot machine. It is the figure which showed an example of the image displayed on the lower image display panel of the slot machine. It is the figure which showed the character table of the slot machine. It is the figure which showed the point acquisition table of the slot machine. It is the figure which showed the character management table of the server which comprises the game system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the character transfer forced process program in the slot machine which comprises the game system which concerns on this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot machine 6 Lower image display panel 13 Spin button 16 1-BET button 17 Maximum BET button 41 Main CPU
53 Memory Card 68 Graphic Board 80 Server 100 Game System 103 Character N Network

Claims (4)

A game having a server and two or more gaming machines connected to the server via a network, and a game to which a privilege is given when a predetermined role is established proceeds independently on each gaming machine A system,
Each gaming machine
A first lottery means for performing a lottery for generating or extinguishing a character according to the progress of the game;
Display means for displaying or erasing the character based on the lottery result of the first lottery means;
A game value giving means for giving a game value to the character according to the progress of the game when the character is displayed on the display means;
A game value accumulating means for picking up and accumulating the game value given by the game value giving means according to the progress of the game when the character is displayed on the display means;
A game value payout means for paying out the game value accumulated by the game value accumulation means in accordance with the progress of the game when the character is displayed on the display means,
The server
When there is a gaming machine in which the character is displayed on the display means, the character is selected from the gaming machines connected via the network regardless of the game that is progressing on the gaming machine. A second lottery means for performing lottery for determining a transfer-destination gaming machine to be transferred together with the game value given to
Transition control means for causing the character to be transferred and displayed on the display means of the transfer destination gaming machine determined based on the lottery result of the second lottery means, and for transferring the game value for the character to the transfer destination gaming machine. And having,
A gaming system characterized by A gaming system according to claim 1,
Each gaming machine
There is a return forcing mechanism that allows the character generated by the player to return to the display means of the player according to the progress of the game and display it, while at the same time taking over the game value for the character,
A gaming system characterized by A gaming system according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein
Each gaming machine
When the character is transferred to the display means of the player's own device and displayed, a formation compulsory means for establishing a predetermined role in an ongoing game is provided,
A gaming system characterized by A gaming system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein
A gaming system, wherein the server is one of gaming machines connected via the network.

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